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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,231.16, 27,919.80 and 16,868.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,231.16, 27,919.80 and 16,868.34 is: 23,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,231.16 : 27,919.80 = 16,868.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,231.16/27,919.80 = 16,868.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,231.16x = 27,919.80 × 16,868.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,231.16x = 470,960,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,960,679.13/20,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,278.98

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